About St. James Board of Elections

The St. James Board of Elections is a local government office responsible for carrying out virtually all aspects of public elections, including general elections, caucuses, primaries, special elections, and referenda in St. James, MN. The St. James Elections Department ensures the accuracy of election results and the fairness and legality of elections.

You may contact the Board of Elections for questions about:

St. James election results

Election poll locations

Registering to vote in St. James, Minnesota

Voter records

Volunteering on Election Day

St. James Voter Records

Voter registrations, voter records and election results considered public records are available for public request in St. James, Minnesota. While votes are considered private, St. James voter registrations and party affiliations are considered public information and can be accessed via the St. James Board of Elections.

St. James Elections Board Responsibilities

St. James Voter Registration

Election Planning and Preparedness

Election Day Activities in Watonwan County

Voter Registration

St. James voter registration entails maintaining the jurisdiction's list of registered voters and ensuring the accuracy of voter registration information. The Board of Elections processes and verifies voter registration applications submitted by St. James residents. The Board of Elections may also conduct outreach to eligible voters at regular intervals, to keep voter list information up to date.

St. James Elections Planning & Polls

As part of the election preparation process, the Board of Elections maintains information on Watonwan County voting districts and establishes polling places for each district. The Board of Elections prepares St. James election ballots, ensuring the accuracy of candidates' names and the wording of any referendum or ballot questions. The Board of Elections also prepares and manages the issuance of MN absentee ballots and prepares ballots for vote-by-mail and early voting. The Board of Elections provides training for all St. James poll workers and volunteers. The maintenance of voting machines and related equipment is also under the responsibility of the Office. The Board of Elections ensures that all these tasks are completed in accordance with statutory schedules and deadlines.

Elections Day Activities in Watonwan County, Minnesota

On Election Day, the St. James Board of Registrars provides polling places with ballots, voting machines, personnel, and other resources. Throughout Election Day, the Board of Elections manages and monitors polling places and maintains communication with Minnesota State officials regarding any issues or irregularities that arise. At the conclusion of voting, the Elections Board is responsible for tallying the results and reporting them to state officials and the public.